daydreamers Cafe

daydreamers Cafe is a busy brunch spot on the Old Princes Highway strip in Beaconsfield, known for its stylish indoor-outdoor fitout and an extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating out front, and the kitchen runs from 7am on weekdays and 8am on weekends through to 3pm.

The dog setup

Leashed dogs are fine in the front outdoor seating area. It sits right on the main street frontage, so it suits a settled dog rather than one that reacts to passing foot traffic and prams. Staff are generally accommodating and a water bowl is often put out, but ask when you arrive rather than assuming one will already be there.

Worth knowing

The menu leans creative: mango cheesecake hotcakes and a chilli scramble get regular mentions, and the vegan and gluten-free selection is genuinely strong rather than an afterthought. Coffee holds its own too. Weekend mornings draw a solid crowd, so put your name down early or come midweek with the dog.

Getting there and parking

The cafe is at 12/14 Old Princes Highway, Beaconsfield. There is free street parking along the highway plus a free public car park nearby. Arrive early on weekends if you want an outdoor table, since brunch service fills quickly.

Close by with the dogs

Middle Ground and Uncle Barneys Hot Dogs & Donuts are both a short walk away on the same strip if daydreamers is full, and the surrounding streets are flat and leafy for a post-brunch stroll. For a proper off-leash session, Hammerwood Green Reserve Dog Off Leash Area is the local spot to pair with it.

More in the area

Browse more dog friendly cafes in VIC or the full guide to Beaconsfield.